S.113B Evidence Act | Dowry Death Can't Be Presumed Without Clear Evidence Of Incessant Harassment: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has emphasized the need to apply Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act in cases involving allegations of incessant harassment in matrimonial disputes. The provision pertains to the presumption of dowry death when a woman dies under suspicious circumstances within seven years of marriage. The Court stressed that clear evidence of harassment or abuse must be presented for the application of Section 113B. It underscored that mere allegations of harassment without substantial proof would not suffice for invoking the presumption. This clarification aims to protect individuals from unjust accusations while ensuring that genuine cases of dowry harassment are adequately addressed in legal proceedings.